I will definitely be in on this one. I played quite a bit of the remastered version last year, but never finished. This club is exactly the motivation I need to get back into it. Restarting again isn’t an option, did that already and I REALLY like how my group is set up, but I’m only about midway through the part after Raithwall so not that far ahead. By mid-February I should be ready to start playing again. In the mean time I will still check the thread every day to see how everyone else is doing.

How many of us are playing this for the first time? I played it way back on the PS2 but it wasn't the International Zodiac version. My main gripe was that every character felt the same. So while the new job system is technically removing options, I'm SO excited to play around with characters who have defined roles.

And speaking of, what combos are you all going for? I found a list if you want to metagame it and go for the most powerful ones.

One wheel to rule them all
One wheel to ride them
One wheel to balance them all
And on the street pass by them
- Grenn

This is my first time playing FFXII. I only know it by reputation, stuff about Yasumi Matsuno, etc., but I’ve long been curious about it. Since I know very little, I’ve got no plans for the jobs, but thanks for the link A_Unicycle. I may make use of it if I feel like I need some guidance.

I used this guide to pick out jobs when I played last summer. If you don't want to look it up, be aware that job choices are permeant - you cannot repsec. Also, there are areas on the License Board that you will not be able to get.

I used this guide to pick out jobs when I played last summer. If you don't want to look it up, be aware that job choices are permeant - you cannot repsec. Also, there are areas on the License Board that you will not be able to get.

I hope you all enjoy!

Thanks, Aristophan! I found that the same site also has this related info:

Just started, about 2 hours in and have a few comments. I've decided to go with the most optimal setup I can come up with, because I've already played the game once and would like to beat the main story as efficiently as possible so I can move onto end-game content I neglected in my first playthrough.

+The game looks gorgeous in HD. The bustling city, interesting colours, varied creature design. Top notch.
+The music is bringing back memories. It's nice to have the re-orchestrated version of the OST.
+Fast-Forward, hoooly crap! This is amazing! Especially with the gambit system. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.
+I've forgotten a lot, it's surprisingly gripping. Those 2 hours flew by so quickly.

-The voices still sound weird to me. Like they are coming from a radio? Better than the PS2, but still...Odd.
-30FPS is jarring. I understand a lot is tied to the framerate (like a lot of PS2 games), but it sticks out. A shame

And one last thing, it wasn't obvious until I read it on Gamefaqs: You can change the fast-forward multiplier with d-pad right + L1. You don't have to pause every time you want to go faster.

One wheel to rule them all
One wheel to ride them
One wheel to balance them all
And on the street pass by them
- Grenn

For anyone who doesn't want to dig into the job guides, from the FAQ A_Unicycle share earlier:

"Am I screwed if I make sub-optimal job choices?

No way! The game isn't all that hard. Don't stress about optimizing if you don't feel like it. This guide is for people who enjoy this style of JRPG strategizing."

I started it up and played a little over an hour last night. Off to a good start, I think. A lot of story. What I have experienced of combat so far is really simple but I can see the outlines of what will become more complex. I am curious to see how it all operates with more than one character in the party.